Mexican Macaroni & Cheese and Weekly Menu Plan

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend! We are starting to get back on track with the start of the school year, and having some Make Ahead Meals makes after school activities and dinner time so much easier. My boys are huge Mac & Cheese fans, as I’m pretty sure your family is as well. And this Mexican Macaroni & Cheese was no exception!

The recipe was easy to put together, taking less than 30 minutes. With simple ingredients you can have this dish ready for the oven in no time. The Mexican flavors are familiar ones that will have the family gobbling this up.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender

Stir in salsa

In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, half of the sausage mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, bake uncovered for about 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Let stand 10 minutes, then garnish and serve

Notes

To freeze: tightly wrap in plastic and then in foil. Thaw in fridge overnight or for several hours on the counter before cooking.Note: some cooks say that freezing dishes with onions in it is not a good idea, I personally have never had a problem with them. But if you are concerned, you can leave the onions out.

We are excited to welcome you to Pocket Change Gourmet, a collaborative effort aimed at helping families rediscover the joy of cooking a delicious frugal meal together. We look forward to sharing our ideas and experiences as we grow.